EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE · PROFESSIONAL BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT

Milk Frother

A milk frother incorporates air into milk while heating or agitating it, producing foam and texture for coffee, chocolate, and other hot or cold beverages.

Best Uses

Cappuccino, latte, hot chocolate, matcha drinks, cold foam, and beverage-service finishing.

What to Look For

• Consistent foam texture.
• Temperature control where heated frothing is included.
• Capacity matched to service volume.
• Easy-clean food-contact surfaces.

Correct Use

Start with fresh cold milk when appropriate, fill within capacity, select the intended texture, and clean milk-contact surfaces immediately after use.

Common Mistakes

• Overheating milk and flattening sweetness.
• Overfilling the vessel.
• Allowing dried milk residue to build up.

Chef’s Notes

Foam quality depends on milk composition, starting temperature, aeration, and final heat—not simply on machine power.

Related Equipment

Commercial espresso machine, hot water urn, burr coffee grinder, beverage dispenser, and precision scale.